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NHRC ISSUES DIRECTIVE ON TREATMENT OF SUSPECTS, PROMISES ITS NO LONGER BUSINESS AS USUAL

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that it will henceforth ensure that law enforcement agencies or officers who indulge in unlawful procedures in the treatment of suspects and accused persons under their custody are roundly condemned and held accountable. Read More...

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY COMMENDS PRESIDENT BUHARI FOR SIGNING INTO LAW THE NOT TOO YOUNG TO RUN BILL

Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law "The Not Too Young to Run Bill". Read More...